Trinity | KRCRhttp://www.krcrtv.comDoApp StoriesenBuck Fire burning in Trinity Co. now 4,850 acreshttp://www.krcrtv.com/news/local/trinity/buck-fire-burning-in-trinity-co-now-4850-acres/626018596Haleigh PikeMon, 25 Sep 2017 22:42:57 GMT626018596<p>The Buck Fire, burning in the Trinity National Forest, has burned 4,850 acres and is 38 percent contained. </p><p>Photo courtesy of Shasta-Trinity National Forest </p>Copyright 2017 by KRCRTV.com All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.<![CDATA[<p>The Buck Fire, burning in the Trinity National Forest, has burned 4,850 acres and is 38 percent contained. </p><p>According to the U.S. Forest Service, the fire was started by lightning on September 12 around 6:45 p.m. </p><p>Sunday's fire behavior was moderate with occasional single tree torching. The fire continued to back down into drainage's and consume the majority of 1/4 to 3-inch dead fuels. Large limbs above 3-inch to 9-inch logs continue to be fully consumed. </p><p>To the north, the fire has reached the Forest Service Road 28N10 from White Rock Campground to Grasshopper Flat Campground. Engines and crews are patrolling the road looking for any spot fires that may cross the road. Fire crews have begun and will continue to implement tactics to keep the fire south of the road. </p><p>On the eastern flank, crews have worked to build fireline from a 152-acre spot fire approximately 1/3 of a mile away from the main fire. Crews will use tactical firing operations to connect the two fires in the coming days. The fire is contained on the southern edge east of Hermit Rock to Black Rock Mountain. </p><p>As the south cools in areas that are not contained. Crews are mopping up small hot spots that remain. A helicopter equipped with an infrared camera continues to scan the area communicating directly with ground resources on fire activity. On the western flank, helicopters are being used to slow the rate of spread. </p> ]]>Potential water contamination in Trinity Co. caused by fireshttp://www.krcrtv.com/news/local/trinity/potential-water-contamination-in-trinity-co-caused-by-fires/624934230Josh CopitchFri, 22 Sep 2017 20:25:25 GMT624934230<p>Ground and surface water may be contaminated due to the fires in Trinity County, health officials warn. </p>Copyright 2017 by KRCRTV.com All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.<![CDATA[<p>Ground and surface water may be contaminated due to the fires in Trinity County, health officials warn.</p><p>That new report comes from the Trinity County Environmental Health Office. Officials believe that water in the areas of Canyon Creek and Trinity River could potentially be affected by the fire.</p><p>In their news release, officials stated that observation to Canyon Creek showed that the water quality had been affected.They said that while it is easy to correlate this contamination to ash and burn debris, historically these contaminants are likely to include heavy metals that can be harmful to public health.</p><p>While they state that they are being overly cautious, health officials are warning people who use seep wells or other shallow forms of surface water diversion to not drink from that water source at this time. Boiling water does not resolve the safety issue.</p><p>Trinity County Environmental Health has sent off water samples for analysis, and they hope to get results back in the next couple of weeks.</p><p>Water has been made available at the Weaverville Community Service District, 716 Main Street between 8 a.m and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. This water is ideal for sanitation purposes only and bottled water is recommended for drinking.</p><p>Anyone that is drinking from shallow water sources or a well that has sustained fire damage is asked to contact the Environmental Health Director, Kristy Anderson, at 530-623-1458.</p> ]]>Single-time openings scheduled on Hwy 299 starting Sept. 25http://www.krcrtv.com/news/local/trinity/single-time-openings-scheduled-on-hwy-299-starting-sept-25/624915482Haleigh PikeFri, 22 Sep 2017 18:22:59 GMT624915482<p>Caltrans District 2 will conduct single-time openings next week on Highway 299 between Junction City and Helena due to contracted rock scaling and timber falling operations. </p>Copyright 2017 by KRCRTV.com All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.<![CDATA[<p>Caltrans District 2 will conduct single-time openings starting September 25 on Highway 299 between Junction City and Helena due to contracted rock scaling and timber falling operations. </p><p>The highway has been open to continuous one-way traffic control in the area of the Helena Fire since September 11.</p><p>Anticipated single-time opening for next week are 9 a.m., 12 p.m., and 3 p.m.</p><p>Motorists in line at the single-time openings will be allowed through the area. Motorists are asked to arrive at the closure areas within 15 minutes of the anticipated opening times. </p><p>The last pilot car will take traffic through the area at 7:45 a.m. each morning. The highway will reopen to continuous one-way traffic control at 6 p.m. and continue overnight until 7:45 a.m. the following day. </p><p>This schedule is anticipated for Monday, September 25 through Saturday, September 30. </p><p>For additional travel information contact Caltrans at 530-225-3452. </p> ]]>Community remembers woman killed in crash on Hwy 299http://www.krcrtv.com/news/local/trinity/northstate-community-remembers-priya-sandhu/624156300Jeremy LinderThu, 21 Sep 2017 15:36:04 GMT624156300<p>22-year-old Priya Sandhu died Tuesday night after the car she was driving pulled in front of a Trinity Transit Bus at the Moon Lee rest area.</p><p> </p><p>Courtesy: Facebook</p>None<![CDATA[<p>The community Weaverville is mourning the loss of one of their own. 22-year-old Priya Sandhu died Tuesday night after the car she was driving pulled in front of a Trinity Transit Bus at the Moon Lee rest area.</p><p>Friends that knew her said Sandhu was living with her family, working two jobs and going to school.</p><p>Erica Bermejo counts herself as one of those friends. She went to high school with Sandhu and they worked together at Tops Market in Weaverville.</p><p>"It was really sad. I didn't believe it at first," said Bermejo. She said Wednesday morning was surreal when she went into work and saw Sandhu's name on the schedule, knowing that she was not coming in.</p><p>"Saturday was the last day I talked with her and it's just hard to believe I'm never going to see her again," said Bermejo.</p><p>Sandhu was described as always happy and the sweetest person anyone could meet. It was a sentiment shared among much of the community. Several people dropped off cards and flowers to her second job, the Weaverville Market, which her parents own.</p><p>Halei Case shops often at the market and dropped off flowers as soon as she heard the news. "We talked a lot. She was always very sweet, super funny. She's definitely going to be missed. She worked two jobs and went to school, and was just unbelievably smart. She deserved to live a lot longer," said Case.</p><p>According to Case, Sandhu had just finished classes at Shasta College earlier this year and wanted to be a nurse. Bermejo said that was the perfect example of her nurturing character.</p><p>"That's Priya. She always put everyone first before her. She made sure everyone was okay before her," said Bermejo.</p><p>Sandhu's mother, 50-year-old Baldish Kaur Sandhu and 16-year-old sister were also in the car at the time of the crash. Both were taken to Mercy Medical Center in Redding for their injuries.</p><p>Three of the seven passengers on the bus were injured, including 55-year-old Joseph Gilbert Jones of Douglas City and two minors from Lewiston.</p><p>Sergeant Adam Battle with the Trinity River Area of the California Highway Patrol said the crash was the most notable fatality the department has seen in a while.</p><p>Since 2010 there have been a total of 17 fatal crashes on Highway 299, between the Trinity-Humboldt county line to the Redding city limits.</p><p>Battle said he typically responds to crashes involving deer or bear, or drivers not obeying the posted speed limit. He added these incident are not just people driving through the area or big rig traffic, but the locals as well.</p><p>"As of right now, from what we have seen there's nothing to think any other reason, other than specifically inattention and failing to make sure and look both ways before you make a left turn onto a roadway," said Battle.</p><p></p> ]]>One person killed, five injured on Highway 299 crashhttp://www.krcrtv.com/news/breaking-news/air-ambulance-called-to-major-injury-bus-crash/623740816Mindy SchackWed, 20 Sep 2017 16:38:10 GMT623740816<p>A transit bus and sedan were involved in a fatal crash outside the Moon Lee Rest Area near Highway 299.</p>None<![CDATA[<p>UPDATE: 6:45 a.m: The woman killed in Tuesday night's fatal crash between a sedan and a Trinity Transit bus has been identified as Priya Kaur Sandhu, 22, of Weaverville, according to the California Highway Patrol.</p><p>Officials said she was driving a 2008 Honda Accord when it collided with a Trinity Transit bus. Baldish Kaur Sandhu, 50, of Weaverville, and a minor from Weaverville were in the car when it was hit and were transported to Mercy Medical Center to be treated for their injuries.</p><p>The CHP said Sandhu pulled into the Moon Lee Rest Area to make a U-turn. While pulling out onto Highway 299, the car collided with a Trinity Transit bus, that was carrying seven people.</p><p>Both vehicles were pushed off the north road edge.</p><p>Three of the seven passengers on the Trinity Transit bus were injured, including Joseph Gilbert Jones, 55, of Douglas City, and two minors from Lewiston. They were also transported to Mercy Medical Center to be treated for their injuries.</p><p>________________________________________________________________________</p><p>UPDATE 11:00 p.m.: The CHP says ten people were involved in Tuesday night's crash. Five were injured and one was killed. </p><p>There were three people traveling in the sedan; two were injured, and one was killed. It was not immediately clear who was driving the sedan.</p><p>There were seven people on the transit bus, including the driver. Three on the bus were injured.</p><p>The cause of the crash is under investigation.</p><p>________________________________________________________________________</p><p>UPDATE 8:30 p.m.: The California Highway Patrol reports that one person has died as a result of their injuries from Tuesday night's crash on Highway 299. </p><p>CHP also said traffic was slow-going around the crash site on Hwy 299 near the Moon Lim Lee Rest Area, but the highway was never officially closed. </p><p>________________________________________________________________________</p><p>The California Highway Patrol responded to a major injury crash in Douglas City Tuesday night. </p><p>At 6:32 p.m., CHP learned of a crash involving a transit bus and sedan on Highway 299 just outside of the Moon Lim Lee Rest Area. </p><p>CHP confirms at least two patients were airlifted with injuries to Mercy Medical Center, and there may be up to five injured. It was not immediately clear which patients had major injuries. </p><p>This is a developing story, check back for details. </p> ]]>Wet weather helps improve air qualityhttp://www.krcrtv.com/north-coast-news/wet-weather-helps-improve-air-quality/622507064Geneva PepparsMon, 18 Sep 2017 18:47:08 GMT622507064<p>The recent wet weather will provide good smoke dispersion and reduce fire action on all the fires across the North Coast, according to the North Coast Unified Air Quality District.</p>None<![CDATA[<p>The recent wet weather will provide good smoke dispersion and reduce fire action on all the fires across the North Coast, according to the North Coast Unified Air Quality District.</p><p>Air quality is forecast to be "good" for Humboldt and Del Norte counties through Thursday, September 21.</p><p>Trinity County air quality is forecast to be "good" to "moderate", depending on fire activity adjacent to the Helena and Buck fires.</p><p>Officials said after the current round of rain and showers, there will be a return to dry and warm weather starting on Friday, September 22. </p> ]]>North Coast Air quality update shows signs of improvementhttp://www.krcrtv.com/north-coast-news/north-coast-air-quality-update-shows-signs-of-improvement/621393907Geneva PepparsFri, 15 Sep 2017 21:27:39 GMT621393907<p>Periods of rain, showers and cooler air temperatures for the past week have improved air quality in all areas within the jurisdiction, according to the North Coast Unified Air Management District (NCUAQMD).</p>None<![CDATA[<p>Periods of rain, showers and cooler air temperatures for the past week have improved air quality in all areas within the jurisdiction, according to the North Coast Unified Air Management District (NCUAQMD).</p><p>There are currently no air quality advisory or alerts currently in effect. </p><p>In Humboldt County, NCUAQMD officials said Orleans and Weitchpec are forecast to be "unhealthy for sensitive groups" improving to "moderate" by Saturday, September 16. Willow Creek and Hoopa are forecast to be "moderate" improving on Saturday as well. The Humboldt Bay Air Basin is forecast to have overall "good" conditions. Garberville and areas in southern Humboldt are forecast in the "good" to "moderate" range. </p><p>There are two temporary clean air centers in Humboldt County. The Karuk Senior Center is open from 9 a.m., to 5 p.m., on 459 Asip Road in Orleans. The Yurok Tribal Center is also open on Highway 96 in Weitchpec. </p><p>In Del Norte County, NCUAQMD officials said Smith River, Crescent City, Klamath, and Gasquet are forecast to be overall "good" with periods of "moderate". </p><p>There are three temporary clean air centers in Del Norte County. The Family Resource Center located at 494 Pacific Avenue in Crescent City is open Monday from 12 a.m. to 5 p.m, Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is also a center at Tsunami Lanes Bowling Alley on 760 L Street in Crescent City that is open during regular bowling alley hours posted at the location. The Xaa-wan'-k'wvt Village and Resort, the former Ship Ashore, located on 12370 Highway 101 in Smith River is closed from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.<br / >
In Trinity County, NCUAQMD officials said Weaverville, Lewiston, Junction City, Big Bar, Del Loma and Hayfork are forecast to have generally "moderate" conditions depending on fire activity. Smoke impacts from the new Buck Fire, just north of the Yolla-Bolly Middle Eel Wilderness remain localized for now.</p><p>There is one temporary clean air shelter in Trinity County. The clean air center is located at Cox Bar Elementary School on 304 Corral Bottom Road in Big Bar; it is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.</p><p>Officials said updates will be provided as conditions change.</p> ]]>Weaverville's Red Dragon Restaurant damaged in traffic collisionhttp://www.krcrtv.com/news/local/trinity/weavervilles-red-dragon-restaurant-damaged-in-traffic-collision/621393447Haleigh PikeFri, 15 Sep 2017 20:04:40 GMT621393447<p>Weaverville's Red Dragon Restaurant was damaged Friday morning after a traffic accident led to a vehicle hitting its outside wall, creating a hole. </p><p> </p><p>Photo courtesy of Brian Poe. </p>Copyright 2017 by KRCRTV.com All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.<![CDATA[<p>Weaverville's Red Dragon Restaurant was damaged Friday morning after a traffic accident led to a vehicle hitting its outside wall, creating a hole. </p><p>According to the CHP, Michael Archibald, 68, was driving his 2002 Ford Explorer northbound on Oregon Street and was slowing for a stop sign at the intersection of Oregon and Main Street. Jerry Moody, 75, was driving his 1975 Kenworth eastbound on Oregon Street, approaching Main Street. </p><p>Officials said Archibald failed to stop for the stop sign and entered the intersection just as Moody was driving by. Archibald was unable to avoid a collision with Moody and hit the rear end of Moody's vehicle. </p><p>Moody continued through the intersection and hit the outside wall of the Red Dragon Restaurant, located at 625 Main Street. The force of the impact caused the outer wall of the building to partially collapse. </p><p>Moody's vehicle sustained major damage and he was transported to Trinity Hospital for evaluation. Archibald was uninjured. </p><p>Officials said the restaurant was closed at the time of the collision and there was nobody inside. </p> ]]>Helena Fire resources help battle new spot fires in Trinity Countyhttp://www.krcrtv.com/news/local/trinity/helena-fire-resources-help-battle-new-spot-fires-in-trinity-county/620268024Jeremy LinderThu, 14 Sep 2017 01:55:23 GMT620268024<p>The Shasta-Trinity National Forest used resources from the Helena fire Wednesday to help fight ten new spot fires caused by lightning from Tuesday's thunderstorms.</p><p> </p><p>Courtesy: Shasta-Trinity National Forest</p>None<![CDATA[<p>Lightning from Tuesday's thunderstorms caused nine small fires in the Shasta Trinity National Forest, some near the Helena Fire burning near Junction City.</p><p>Fire Management Officer for the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Ben Newburn, said the Helena Fire is the number one priority right now but stations throughout the forest were manned for any new starts.</p><p>The largest of the nine fires is the Buck Fire, burning 50 acres near the Black Rock Mountain lookout north of the Yolla Bolly Wilderness area. The smallest of the nine fires is less than an acre.</p><p>Newburn said they were expecting more rain Tuesday night then was measured but remained fully staffed and ready for new flare ups.</p><p>Once the storms moved out, air resources from the Helena Fire were shared for the initial attack. Firefighters were also borrowed to help ground crews during shift changes.</p><p>"Arial reconnaissance flights started first thing this morning, as soon as daylight broke, looking for those fires, looking for new fires that we hadn't detected yet. We have helicopters up doing bucket work, dropping water on fires and also using them to shuttle firefighters into remote areas," said Newburn.</p><p>This is the fourth round of lightning caused fires on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest for 2017, burning a total of 43 acres. Right now Newburn estimates around 85 to 100 personnel are being used to fight these fires.</p><p>Of the nine fires, two of them is fully contained, four are in patrol status and the remainder are currently active.</p> ]]>Helena & Fork Fires Sept. 13 Update: 21,124 acres burned, 53 percent containedhttp://www.krcrtv.com/news/local/trinity/helena-fork-fires-sept-13-update-21124-acres-burned-53-percent-contained/620128866Haleigh PikeThu, 14 Sep 2017 07:04:04 GMT620128866<p>The Helena Fire and the Fork Fire burning in Trinity County have burned a combined 21,124 acres and they are 53 percent contained. </p>Copyright 2017 by KRCRTV.com All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.<![CDATA[<p>The Helena Fire and the Fork Fire burning in Trinity County have burned a combined 21,124 acres and they are 53 percent contained. </p><p>Officials have determined the Helena Fire was human caused and the Fork Fire was caused by lightning. </p><p>As of Wednesday night, moderate backing fire was observed across the fire area, with continued rollout of burning material on steeper slopes. Firefighters continued to build direct handline along Conner Creek on the southwest side of the fire and working on the Eagle Ranch contingency line and 33N45 Rd.</p><p>On the east side of the fire, crews continue working to connect direct firelines from West Weaver Creek to the Weaver Bally Ridge and Glennison Gap. To the north, the fire made a short uphill run near Rarick Gulch. </p><p>In the Junction Creek area, hose and equipment is being removed from areas where it is no longer needed.</p><p>On the Fork Fire, the fire is slowly backing down the slope into the Canyon Creek drainage. The east portion of the Fork Fire below Bally Ridge has been contained. </p><p>Officials said the fire situation remains dynamic and residents are urged to monitor fire information on <a href="https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5564/">Inciweb</a>, social media, and on bulletin boards. </p><p>Traffic on Highway 299 will be conducted by one way continuous escort from mile post 38.35 west to mile post 42.0 east. Officials are estimating 20-40 minutes to travel through the area depending on traffic volume.</p><p>The Canyon Creek Road (Co. Road 401) reopened at 6:00 a.m. Wednesday and all other county roads affected by the Helena Fire remain open. </p><p>A distribution center for tolls (shovels and rakes) for residents impacted by the fire will open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, at Nugget Lane and Glenn Road near the four-way stop in Weaverville. </p> ]]>Helena Fire: Residents thank firefighters, schools reopenhttp://www.krcrtv.com/news/local/trinity/helena-fire-residents-thank-firefighters-schools-reopen/619209718Natasa BansagiWed, 13 Sep 2017 15:19:58 GMT619209718<p>The Helena Fire stands at 17,105 acres as of Monday morning. It is 43 percent contained.</p>None<![CDATA[<p>Life is slowly returning to normal near the Helena Fire in Trinity County. As of Monday morning, the fire had burned 17,105 acres and was 43 percent contained.</p><p>Monday morning, people lined Highway 299 to thank firefighters for their work on the Helena Fire. They stood along the road between Industrial Parkway and the Junction City store for about half an hour starting around 7:45 a.m.</p><p>On Monday, classes are resuming at several schools in Trinity County, including Trinity High School, Weaverville Elementary, Trinity Prep Academy, Douglas City Elementary and Junction City.</p><p>In Weaverville, the Red Cross evacuation center at the First Baptist Church will close on Monday at noon.</p><p>A distribution center will be set up between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday at Nugget Lane and Glen Road. Shovels and rakes will be handed out to residents to clean up damage around their homes. The distribution center is sponsored the Lions Club International, the Lions of Northern California District 4-C1, Weaverville Lions and community donations. Organizers say the distribution center will be open as long as there is a need for tools and other clean-up supplies.</p> ]]>Weaverville residents thank Helena Fire crews on September 11http://www.krcrtv.com/news/local/trinity/weaverville-residents-thank-helena-fire-crews-on-september-11/619448131Julia AveryWed, 13 Sep 2017 15:19:09 GMT619448131<p>On Monday, they took their appreciation to the streets. In honor of September 11, people lined the streets wearing red, white, and blue, and waving American Flags as crews drove through.</p>None<![CDATA[<p>The community of Trinity County has shown appreciation for the fire crews working on the Helena Fire since the beginning. Almost every business in Weaverville has a sign out that reads "Thank you fire fighters".</p><p>On Monday, the community took their appreciation to the streets. In honor of September 11, people lined the streets wearing red, white, and blue, and waving American Flags as crews drove through. They chose to stand out between 7:45 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. because that's the time shifts change for the fire crews. They were able to thank crews coming and going.</p><p>Scott Morris is a Weaverville Resident and was out waving a flag for the passing fire crews. He said his house has dodged wildfires twice.</p><p>"Oh gosh, you know, what a great bunch of guys and gals. They come from so far away. They give up their summers to be with their families," Morris said. "The time that they're not with their families, a lot of my local friends who are in the volunteer fire department here who have given countless hours to be on this fire is just amazing." </p> ]]>North Coast air quality update, air is improvinghttp://www.krcrtv.com/north-coast-news/north-coast-air-quality-update-air-is-improving/619758919Geneva PepparsTue, 12 Sep 2017 20:00:36 GMT619758919<p>There are currently no air quality advisories or alerts in effect, according to the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District (NCUAQMD), but for how long?</p>None<![CDATA[<p>There are currently no air quality advisories or alerts in effect, according to the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District (NCUAQMD), but for how long?</p><p>Officials said the smoke from the Chetco Bar and Miller Complex in southern Oregon are expected to be moderate to heavy today, and winds from the northeast will push smoke toward coastal areas in the afternoon and evening. Smoke is in the forecast, remaining localized affecting mainly Smith River south of the border. </p><p>In Humboldt County, NCUAQMD officials said Orleans, Weitchpec, and Hoopa are forecast to be "unhealthy for sensitive groups" with periods of "unhealthy" in the afternoon. Willow Creek is forecast to be "moderate". The Humboldt County Air Basin is also forecast to have overall "good" to "moderate" conditions. Garberville and Southern Humboldt areas are forecast in the "good" range with "moderate" conditions in the evening. </p><p>There are two temporary clean air centers in Humboldt County. The Karuk Senior Center is open from 9 a.m., to 5 p.m., on 459 Asip Road in Orleans. The Yurok Tribal Center is also open on Highway 96 in Weitchpec. </p><p>In Del Norte County, NCUAQMD officials said the Smith River is forecast to be "moderate" with periods of "unhealthy for sensitive groups" during the day. Crescent City is forecast to be "good" with "moderate" conditions in the evening. Gasquet and Klamath are forecast to be "moderate with periods of "unhealthy for sensitive groups" in the evening. </p><p>There are three temporary clean air centers in Del Norte County. The Family Resource Center located at 494 Pacific Avenue in Crescent City is open Monday from 12 a.m. to 5 p.m, Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is also a center at Tsunami Lanes Bowling Alley on 760 L Street in Crescent City that is open during regular bowling alley hours posted at the location. The Xaa-wan'-k'wvt Village and Resort, the former Ship Ashore, located on 12370 Highway 101 in Smith River is closed from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.</p><p>In Trinity County, NCUAQMD officials said Weaverville, Lewiston, Junction City, Big Bar, and Del Loma are forecast to be generally "unhealthy for sensitive groups" with periods of "unhealthy" conditions. Hayfork is forecast to have mostly "moderate" conditions. </p><p>There are two temporary clean air centers in Trinity County. The first is an American Red Cross evacuation shelter located at the First Baptist Church on 1261 Main Street in Weaverville. The second clean air center is located at Cox Bar Elementary School on 304 Corral Bottom Road in Big Bar; it is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.</p><p>Officials said updates will be provided as conditions change.</p> </p> ]]>Supply distribution center opens for Helena Fire victimshttp://www.krcrtv.com/news/local/trinity/supply-distribution-center-opens-for-helena-fire-victims/619373558Julia AveryTue, 12 Sep 2017 03:22:57 GMT619373558<p>The Weaverville Lions Club, in partnership with the Red Cross and the Salvation Army. have opened a supply distribution center for victims of the Helena Fire.</p>None<![CDATA[<p>The Weaverville Lions Club, in partnership with the Red Cross and the Salvation Army. have opened a supply distribution center for victims of the Helena Fire.</p><p>Located at 1306 Nugget Lane in Weaverville, the organizations opened up to the public on Monday. They plan to stay open for two weeks, but will extend the dates longer if needed. It will be open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. everyday except for Sunday. Sunday hours are 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.</p><p>"I was talking to one of the guys the other day who said 'I was going to go get my tools. Oh, I don't have tools anymore', you know? So, we have rakes and shovels, toilet paper, all the necessities," said Jim French a Board of Directors member for the Weaverville Lions Club.</p><p>The Lions Club has a "Fire Fund" they raise money for exactly this reason.</p><p>They are giving away tools, toiletries, waters, cleaning supplies, and even sifters to sift through the remains.</p><p>Many of the tools were donated from Ace Hardware. </p><p>"If I could think of one word about this town it's 'generosity'", French said. "People come together and they'll do whatever it takes to assist these folks." </p><p>If you have lost your home or have been displaced, they encourage you to stop by for help. You only need to bring yourself, and an ID if you have one.</p><p>If you would like to donate to the Lion's "fire fund" you can send a check made out to the Weaverville Lion's Club to P.O. Box 386 Weaverville, CA. Make sure to write "fire fund" in the memo or donate to their <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/helenawildfire">Go Fund Me page</a>. </p> ]]>Helena Fire: 17,542 acres burned, evacuation orders lifted for Junction Cityhttp://www.krcrtv.com/news/local/trinity/helena-fire-17542-acres-burned-evacuation-orders-lifted-for-junction-city/617622275Josh CopitchTue, 12 Sep 2017 06:16:47 GMT617622275<p>The Helena Fire, in Trinity County, has burned 17,542 acres as of Friday evening. The Fork Fire, just north of Helena, has burned 3,479 acres. Total containment for both the Helena and Fork Fires is 47%.</p>None<![CDATA[<p>The Helena Fire, in Trinity County, has burned 17,542 acres as of Monday evening. The Fork Fire, just north of Helena, has burned 3,479 acres. Total containment for both the Helena and Fork Fires is 47%.</p><p>The Trinity County Sheriff's Office and Office of Emergency Services along with the Unified Command of the Helena Fire have lifted evacuation orders for Junction City area for residents only. </p><p>On Thursday the evacuation orders were lifted for the south side of Highway 299 within the evacuated zone for residents only. </p><p>Residents are encouraged to be aware of the continued fire suppression operations in the area, and the dangers associated with increased traffic. All other evacuation orders remain in effect, including the Canyon Creek area. <br / >
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An evacuation center is located at the First Baptist Church in Weaverville. The shelter for farm animals is at the Trinity High School. Dogs and cats can be taken to the Trinity County Animal Shelter. </p><p>Highway 299 is closed from Helena Bridge to Sky Ranch Road. The Dutch Creek Road at Red Hill Road is closed due to safety concerns.</p><p>Highway 299 will be intermittently opened to through traffic every day at 5:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 9:30 p.m. This schedule is anticipated for seven days a week until further notice. Following the 9:30 p.m. opening, the highway will be closed overnight.</p><p>72 homes and 61 outbuildings have been destroyed so far by the Helena Fire. Four homes and four outbuildings have been damaged. The Trinity County Sheriff's Office will provide property information to residents. The Sheriff's Office can be reached at 530-623-8103 and will post walk-in hours on their Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Trinity-County-Sheriffs-Office-1635934306689276/?ref=br_rs">here</a>. <br / >
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The fire situation is dynamic and residents are urged to monitor fire information on the internet and on bulletin boards. Smoke columns and increased fire activity were observed on the Helena Fire Monday as a result of warmer temperatures and drier air. Due to its proximity to structures, primary suppression action will be directed to the Helena Fire, with the objective of keeping the fire above Powerhouse Road to the north and from spreading east into Weaverville by constructing and holding containment lines from Junction City northeast to Glennison Gap. Crews will continue to control and contain fire and residual hotspots around structures. Structure protection measures are in place in the upper Canyon Creek area. Crews continue to scout for and construct direct and indirect containment lines and construct direct handline from Glennison Gap north along Weaver Bally Ridge. Crews are also pursuing opportunities to directly attack the fire in the Connor Creek and Eagle Creek areas.</p><p>A fire information line has been created and residents can call 530-623-0039 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.</p><p>The Helena Fire started on August 30 at 5:10 p.m. near the town of Helena, west of Weaverville, along Highway 299. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.</p> ]]>